0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 27,40 € (Mindestgebühr, ggf. höher) + 10,20 € für Wunschkennzeichen, 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis), 0 €, Je nach Anbieter, Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat), Je nach Anbieter, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), 12% der Jahresnettokaltmiete, 0 €, 0 €

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Zur Fristwahrung genügt die rechtzeitige Vereinbarung eines Termins. Es kann ein Bußgeld geben, wenn du die Frist verpasst.

Moving in Bremen – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Register your new address

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Frist: 14 days after moving in · Making an appointment in time is sufficient to meet the deadline. You may face a fine if you miss the deadline.

You must register your new address at one of the BürgerServiceCenter in Bremen within 14 days of moving in.

📄 Required Documents

ID card or passport(Required)

Landlord confirmation(Required)

Signed by landlord (form available on service.bremen.de)

Registration form(Required)

Single person or family - different forms

💡 Tips

WALK-IN hours without appointment: Mon 1-6pm, Wed 7:30am-12:30pm (BSC-Mitte)
Express counters: Mon+Thu 7:30am-5pm, Tue+Fri 7:30am-12pm, Wed 7:30am-1pm
Online appointment: service.bremen.de or call 115 / 0421-361-0
BSC-Mitte: Pelzerstraße 40 (from Feb 2026: Martinistraße 3)
BSC-Nord: Gerhard-Rohlfs-Str. 62 | BSC-Stresemann: Stresemannstr. 48

Book appointment at BürgerServiceCenter↗

Step 2

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

Without electricity and internet contracts you're literally in the dark. Find the best tariffs for your new address now – takes only 2 minutes and often saves several hundred euros per year.

⏰ Before or immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

💡 Tips

Takes only 2 minutes
Free & non-binding
Often saves several hundred euros per year
Enter new address directly with provider

⚡ Stromtarif vergleichen ↗🌐 Internet verfügbar prüfen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

Step 3If you have a car

Re-register your car

Your vehicle must be re-registered at the vehicle registration office. You can keep your old license plate!

⚠️Do immediately after moving. Fine and insurance problems possible.

⏰ Immediately after moving💰 27,40 € (Mindestgebühr, ggf. höher) + 10,20 € für Wunschkennzeichen

📄 Required Documents

Vehicle registration Part I(Required)

Vehicle registration document – you received this when registering. If lost: replacement at vehicle registration office (approx. €12)

Vehicle registration Part II(Required)

Vehicle title – you received this when registering. If financed: often held by the bank! If lost: replacement at vehicle registration office (approx. €12)

ID card(Required)

eVB number(Required)

From your insurance

SEPA direct debit mandate for vehicle tax(Required)

License plates (if changing plates)(Optional)

Private providers near the offices

💡 Tips

Online registration via i-kfz.de possible (only with security codes)
Locations: Vehicle registration Stresemannstraße 48, BürgerServiceCenter-Nord Gerhard-Rohlfs-Str. 62
Buy license plates from private providers near the offices
Opening hours Stresemannstraße: Mon 8am-5pm, Tue+Thu 8am-2:30pm, Wed 8am-12pm, Fri 7:30am-11am

Vehicle registration Bremen↗

Step 4

Update ID card address

Your new address must be entered in your ID card. This can be done directly at the BürgerServiceCenter.

⚠️If you do this together with registration, you save yourself an extra appointment.

⏰ No deadline, but recommended💰 0 € (Aufkleber) oder 37 € (neuer Ausweis)

📄 Required Documents

ID card(Required)

💡 Tips

Do directly with address registration
After 2+ moves: apply for new ID card

Do at BürgerServiceCenter↗

Step 5

Update TV/radio fee address

Update your address with the broadcasting fee service. This can be done completely online in 2 minutes.

⚠️Otherwise reminders go to your old address.

⏰ 1 month after moving💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

Contribution number(Required)

On your letters from the fee service

💡 Tips

Completely online possible
Living with someone who already pays? You can deregister!

Change address online↗

Step 6

Register electricity

⚠️Basic supply is often 20-30% more expensive.

⏰ Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

Meter number(Required)

On the gas meter

Meter reading(Required)

Read and photograph on moving day

💡 Tips

Take photo of meter reading on moving day!
Get switching bonus

Compare electricity providers↗

Step 7

Set up internet

Check available providers and book in time – installation can take 2-4 weeks!

⚠️Order early – otherwise weeks without internet.

⏰ Order 2-4 weeks before moving💰 Je nach Anbieter (20-50€/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

New address(Required)

💡 Tips

Check fiber optic – often cheaper and faster
Check special cancellation right when moving

Compare internet providers↗

Step 8If you heat or cook with gas

Register gas

⚠️Without switching providers you often pay 20-30% more – that can be several hundred euros per year.

⏰ Before moving in or immediately after💰 Je nach Anbieter

📄 Required Documents

Meter number(Required)

On the gas meter

Meter reading(Required)

Read on moving day

Move-in date(Required)

💡 Tips

Take a photo of meter reading on moving day!
Basic supply is usually 20-30% more expensive
Get switching bonus
Check if apartment has gas connection

Compare gas providers↗

Step 9

🛡️ Take out contents insurance

Ein Wasserschaden oder Einbruch kann dich tausende Euro kosten – und es passiert schneller als du denkst. Sichere dich jetzt ab, bevor etwas passiert. Schon ab wenigen Euro im Monat bist du auf der sicheren Seite.

⏰ Immediately after moving in💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)

💡 Tips

🏠 Starting from just a few euros per month
🔒 Covers furniture, electronics & valuables
⚡ Quick online sign-up
💰 Free & non-binding comparison

👉 Hausratversicherung vergleichen ↗

⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich

Moving in Bremen

Register your new address

📄 Required Documents

🔌 Compare electricity & internet

Re-register your car

📄 Required Documents

Update ID card address

📄 Required Documents

Update TV/radio fee address

📄 Required Documents

Register electricity

📄 Required Documents

Set up internet

📄 Required Documents

Register gas

📄 Required Documents

🛡️ Take out contents insurance

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